Tesla has increased prices significantly for the next European batch of Model S and Model X vehicles. It is sparking rumors of a refresh. Tesla owners across Europe are reporting that the automaker updated its online configurator with an important price increase across the board. Model 3 is seeing a smaller price increase between €500… Continue reading Tesla increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors
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Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup
Nissan is reportedly in talks with a little-known US electric pickup startup called Hercules to build an electric version of its Titan pickup truck. It would be joining Tesla, Ford, Rivian, and others into electrifying the important segment in the US. Bloomberg reports that Nissan is in talks with Hercules Electric Vehicles: “The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup
Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity
Tesla’s first full-scale battery cell factory, which is located at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, will produce up to 250 GWh, according to new comments from Elon Musk. That’s roughly the current world battery cell production capacity. At its “Battery Day” earlier this year, Tesla unveiled its own battery cell, the Tesla 4680, and explained its plan to… Continue reading Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity
GM gives ultimatum to Cadillac dealers who don’t want to sell electric cars
GM has said that its Cadillac brand could go all-electric by the end of the decade, and it is facing some pushbacks from its dealerships. The automaker has now given them a generous ultimatum. With the announcement of the acceleration of its electrification plans last week, GM said that Cadillac could become an all-electric brand… Continue reading GM gives ultimatum to Cadillac dealers who don’t want to sell electric cars
Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air
Tesla has again increased the range of the Model S electric sedan to a new record high. It is again taking the lead in its range and price rivalry with Lucid. Earlier this year, Tesla managed to increase the range of the Model S to 402 miles on a single charge – a new record for… Continue reading Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air
Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official
A German official is pushing Tesla (TSLA) to buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter. He even personally reached out to Elon Musk about it. At a time when electric delivery vehicles weren’t as popular, DHL, one of the largest logistics companies in the world, took over StreetScooter to build electric vehicles for its own fleet… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) should buy commercial electric vehicle maker Streetscooter, says German official
GM gives first peek at GMC Hummer EV SUV version
GM has given everyone a first peek at the SUV version of the GMC Hummer EV, which will complement the previously unveiled pickup truck version. As we reported earlier today, GM made some EV announcements at Barclay’s Automotive conference, including an acceleration of its EV plans with 30 new EVs by 2025. At the event,… Continue reading GM gives first peek at GMC Hummer EV SUV version
Tesla stops selling $35,000 Model 3 with new 2021 model year refresh
Tesla has stopped selling the $35,000 version of the Model 3 altogether — which has been somewhat elusive ever since its launch — with the new 2021 model year refresh. Long before ever delivering a Model 3, CEO Elon Musk promised that it would be the electric car for the masses with a price point… Continue reading Tesla stops selling $35,000 Model 3 with new 2021 model year refresh
GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk
GM is announcing today that it is initiating a voluntary recall of 68,667 Chevy Bolt EV electric cars model year 2017 to 2019 over a potential fire risk. There have been 5 reported fires in close to 70,000 vehicles produced. What you need to know if you are a 2017-2019 Bolt Owner: There have only been… Continue reading GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk
Waymo throws shade at Tesla and Elon Musk over self-driving comments
Waymo is throwing shade at Tesla and Elon Musk over comments that the latter has made about the usefulness of the former’s self-driving technology. There are dozens of high-profile companies working on solving self-driving and just as many different approaches, but there are two main differences: those who rely mainly if not entirely on computer… Continue reading Waymo throws shade at Tesla and Elon Musk over self-driving comments